MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice in Paediatric and Child Health
Prepare for advanced clinical practice, leadership and evidence-based care for newborns, children and adolescents.
- Award
- Master of Science
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 44 credit hours
- Clinical practice
- Minimum 870 hours
- Study mode
- Full-time with integrated clinical practice
- Location
- University of Hargeisa and approved clinical sites
Programme profile
This programme prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in paediatric and child health. It develops specialist competence in assessment, diagnosis, clinical decision-making and the management of acute, chronic and complex health conditions affecting newborns, children and adolescents.
The curriculum integrates advanced pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, paediatric emergencies, preventive care, nutrition, growth and development, leadership, education and research. Supervised clinical practice and a master’s thesis enable students to apply evidence to paediatric care and service improvement.
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognised institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Current valid registration with the Somaliland National Health Professions Commission.
- At least one year of full-time clinical nursing practice after graduation.
- Official academic transcripts and a recommendation letter from the current employer or supervisor.
- A personal statement of 500–800 words describing career goals, leadership experience and reasons for joining the programme.
- English proficiency and successful completion of the postgraduate entrance examination.
- Medical fitness for clinical practice and evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation.
What you will learn
- Conduct advanced paediatric assessments and make evidence-based clinical decisions.
- Manage acute, chronic and complex conditions affecting children and adolescents.
- Provide paediatric emergency, preventive, developmental and family-centred care.
- Apply ethical practice, leadership, teaching and quality-improvement principles.
- Conduct and use research to improve paediatric services and health outcomes.
Programme content
The programme combines specialist coursework with applied learning and supervised research. The semester-by-semester course structure is shown below.
| Semester | Code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 611 | Advanced Paediatric Health Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 612 | Paediatric Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 613 | Paediatric Pharmacotherapeutics and Safe Prescribing | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 614 | Research Methods for Paediatric Advanced Practice | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 621 | Management of Acute and Complex Paediatric Conditions | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 622 | Paediatric Emergencies and Critical Illness | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 623 | Paediatric Growth, Development and Chronic Disease Management | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 624 | Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development, Ethics, Policy and Leadership | 2 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 711 | Paediatric Primary Care, Preventive Health and Immunisation Strategies | 3 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 712 | Advanced Paediatric Practicum I: Case Management and Clinical Decisions | 4 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 713 | Applied Biostatistics for Advanced Paediatric Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 714 | Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education | 2 |
| Year 2 Semester 2 | MANP 721 | Advanced Paediatric Practicum II: Integrated Specialty Practice | 4 |
| Year 2 Semester 2 | MANP 722 | Thesis Project | 6 |
Teaching and assessment
The programme combines lectures, seminars, case-based learning, simulation, clinical demonstrations, supervised placements, independent study and research supervision. Students are assessed through written work and examinations, clinical competency assessments, case presentations, practical examinations, portfolios and a master’s thesis.
Career opportunities
- Advanced paediatric nursing practitioner
- Paediatric or neonatal clinical specialist
- Clinical educator or mentor
- Paediatric service or quality-improvement leader
- Researcher or academic
- Child-health programme adviser or manager
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Applicants must complete the application form and upload the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Application dates, tuition fees and document requirements should be confirmed in the current SGS admission announcement.
Application guidance ↗Talk to the School
For current information and guidance, contact the School of Graduate Studies.
MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice in Paediatric and Child Health
Prepare for advanced clinical practice, leadership and evidence-based care for newborns, children and adolescents.
- Award
- Master of Science
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 44 credit hours
- Clinical practice
- Minimum 870 hours
- Study mode
- Full-time with integrated clinical practice
- Location
- University of Hargeisa and approved clinical sites
Programme profile
This programme prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in paediatric and child health. It develops specialist competence in assessment, diagnosis, clinical decision-making and the management of acute, chronic and complex health conditions affecting newborns, children and adolescents.
The curriculum integrates advanced pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, paediatric emergencies, preventive care, nutrition, growth and development, leadership, education and research. Supervised clinical practice and a master’s thesis enable students to apply evidence to paediatric care and service improvement.
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognised institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Current valid registration with the Somaliland National Health Professions Commission.
- At least one year of full-time clinical nursing practice after graduation.
- Official academic transcripts and a recommendation letter from the current employer or supervisor.
- A personal statement of 500–800 words describing career goals, leadership experience and reasons for joining the programme.
- English proficiency and successful completion of the postgraduate entrance examination.
- Medical fitness for clinical practice and evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation.
What you will learn
- Conduct advanced paediatric assessments and make evidence-based clinical decisions.
- Manage acute, chronic and complex conditions affecting children and adolescents.
- Provide paediatric emergency, preventive, developmental and family-centred care.
- Apply ethical practice, leadership, teaching and quality-improvement principles.
- Conduct and use research to improve paediatric services and health outcomes.
Programme content
The programme combines specialist coursework with applied learning and supervised research. The semester-by-semester course structure is shown below.
| Semester | Code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 611 | Advanced Paediatric Health Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 612 | Paediatric Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 613 | Paediatric Pharmacotherapeutics and Safe Prescribing | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 1 | MANP 614 | Research Methods for Paediatric Advanced Practice | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 621 | Management of Acute and Complex Paediatric Conditions | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 622 | Paediatric Emergencies and Critical Illness | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 623 | Paediatric Growth, Development and Chronic Disease Management | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | MANP 624 | Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development, Ethics, Policy and Leadership | 2 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 711 | Paediatric Primary Care, Preventive Health and Immunisation Strategies | 3 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 712 | Advanced Paediatric Practicum I: Case Management and Clinical Decisions | 4 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 713 | Applied Biostatistics for Advanced Paediatric Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | MANP 714 | Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education | 2 |
| Year 2 Semester 2 | MANP 721 | Advanced Paediatric Practicum II: Integrated Specialty Practice | 4 |
| Year 2 Semester 2 | MANP 722 | Thesis Project | 6 |
Teaching and assessment
The programme combines lectures, seminars, case-based learning, simulation, clinical demonstrations, supervised placements, independent study and research supervision. Students are assessed through written work and examinations, clinical competency assessments, case presentations, practical examinations, portfolios and a master’s thesis.
Career opportunities
- Advanced paediatric nursing practitioner
- Paediatric or neonatal clinical specialist
- Clinical educator or mentor
- Paediatric service or quality-improvement leader
- Researcher or academic
- Child-health programme adviser or manager
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Applicants must complete the application form and upload the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Application dates, tuition fees and document requirements should be confirmed in the current SGS admission announcement.
Application guidance ↗Talk to the School
For current information and guidance, contact the School of Graduate Studies.